Reforming the Ozarks

Dustin and Levi are joined again by Aaron Raines (Associate Pastor at Christ Church, Bentonville). In this episode, the provide an overview of what a Presbytery is and the work it does in the PCA. Then they give a brief recap of the Hills and Plains Presbytery meeting from February 8, 2025.

MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE

Hills and Plains Presbytery

PCA General Assembly

American Presbyterian History, Sunday school class

OUR CHURCHES:

Christ the King PCA, Joplin

Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

Dustin and Levi are joined by Pastor Aaron Raines (Christ Church Bentonville) to talk about music and singing in our worship services. Their discussion includes the importance of congregational singing, guidelines and principles for picking good music, and the important role of the Psalms in worship.

Dustin and Levi talk all about prayer in our worship services. Why do we pray? Why are there so many different prayers in the service? What purpose do they serve.

Welcome back to Reforming the Ozarks! In this episode Dustin and Levi pick up the Liturgy series with a discussion on the Call to Worship. What is this part of the service and why do we do it? Isn't it overly formal and unnecessary? Listen to this week's episode for their answers to these questions, and more!

Welcome to Christmas time in the Ozarks! In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about their church's plans for the season of Advent, Christmas Eve services, their favorite (and not-so favorite hymns), and discuss how you can pick a great Bible reading plan for the upcoming year.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

This is part 2 of Principles of Worship (Part 1: https://youtu.be/9GiAGup4AnM)

In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about the remaining principles of worship. After discussing the foundational principles for worship, they will continue the series on Liturgy by talking about the various elements of worship.

PCA Book of Church Order

https://www.pcaac.org/bco/

Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/

In this episode, Levi and Dustin talk about the first three of several principles of worship. Reformed worship is regulated by God's Word (Regulative Principle), covenantal, and corporate. Next week, they will discuss the other principles. These episodes are part of a larger series on Liturgy (Order of Worship).

PCA Book of Church Order

https://www.pcaac.org/bco/

For the first time Dustin and Levi welcome Cody Chapman to the show! Cody served at Christ the King for many years as a pastoral intern and a Ruling Elder before taking a call to be the new Director of Family Discipleship at Westminster PCA in Clinton, SC. He gives an update on his work and ministry out there, and they discuss the benefit of Reformed Theology and liturgical worship both personally and in the church.

OUR CHURCHES:

Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/

Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

The guys welcome Rev. Dennis Bullock and Ruling Elder Rick Hutton to the show this week to discuss the importance of Elders serving as shepherds in the church. Dennis and Rick serve at All Saints Reformed Presbyterian Church in Richmond, VA. Learn more about them at https://www.allsaintspres.org/

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW - Timothy Witmer, The Shepherd Leader

OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Why do our churches have a liturgy? The word liturgy simply means an order of worship, and every church has one whether they know it or not. In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about why it's important for churches to have an intentional order to their services to guide us in the worship of God.

Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/

Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/